Ushuaia, Argentina: travel guide
Beagle Channel fjords at the southern tip of South America
The southernmost city on Earth — dramatic Beagle Channel fjords, penguin colonies, Tierra del Fuego National Park, and cruises to Antarctica.
About Ushuaia
Ushuaia is often called the southernmost city in the world, a harbour town squeezed between the Beagle Channel and the snowy Martial mountains on the island of Tierra del Fuego. The scale of the landscape is the attraction, with water, forest and rock all arriving at the end of the road.
Boat trips on the Beagle Channel pass islands crowded with sea lions and cormorants, and Tierra del Fuego National Park offers short trails through lenga forest and along the shoreline. The port is also the main departure point for expedition cruises to Antarctica.
Ushuaia suits adventurers and wildlife enthusiasts. Summer, from December to February, brings the longest days and the easiest conditions for hiking and boat trips.
- Country
- Argentina
- Currency
- ARS
- Time zone
- America/Argentina/Ushuaia
- Nearest airport
- USH
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Top places to visit in Ushuaia
Tierra del Fuego National Park
Nature · 4.7 rating · about 5 h · entry $7,500 (≈ ₹470)
The world's southernmost national park — lenga beech forests, beaver ponds, End of the World Train, Lapataia Bay, and the southern terminus of the Pan-American Highway at 54°S.
Beagle Channel Wildlife Cruise
Wildlife · 4.8 rating · about 3 h · entry $10,500 (≈ ₹660)
Cruise Darwin's legendary channel — sea lions on rocky outcrops, Magellanic penguins on Isla Martillo, Les Eclaireurs lighthouse, and dramatic Fuegian fjord scenery.
Things to do
- End of the World Train & Tierra del Fuego Nature · 6 h · from ARS 22,000 per person
Where to stay in Ushuaia
- Centro about ARS 18,000 per night
All accommodation, restaurants, and port transfers within easy reach. Compact — most visitors base here.
Hotels
- Las Hayas Ushuaia Resort 5-star · ARS 48,000 to ARS 145,000 per night
- Antarctica Hostel Ushuaia 1-star · ARS 4,200 to ARS 11,000 per night
Where to eat
- Chez Manu argentinian, seafood, french · about ARS 11,000 per person
Getting to Ushuaia
Airport: Ushuaia (USH)
Getting around
- Bus
- Car Rental Self
- Taxi
- Walking
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Frequently asked questions about Ushuaia
- What are the top-rated places to visit in Ushuaia?
- The highest-rated places in our Ushuaia guide are Beagle Channel Wildlife Cruise, Tierra del Fuego National Park.
- Where should I stay in Ushuaia?
- Our guide covers these areas to stay in Ushuaia: Centro.
- How do I get around Ushuaia?
- Ways to get around Ushuaia covered in our guide: City bus, Self-drive car, Taxi, Walking.
- Which airport is nearest to Ushuaia?
- The nearest airport to Ushuaia has the code USH.